Two things to think about: 1) Being inducted into NHS 2) Doing the things the make you eligible for NHS
Generally, to be eligible for NHS, you have to have the "4 Pillars of NHS":
- Scholarship
Per national guidelines, at a minimum, students must have a cumulative GPA of 85, B, 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent standard of excellence. (Each school chapter is allowed to require a higher cumulative GPA.)
- Service
This involves voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation.
- Leadership
Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, and idea contributors. Leadership experiences can be drawn from school or community activities while working with or for others.
- Character
The student of good character is cooperative; demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability; shows courtesy, concern, and respect for others; and generally maintains a clean disciplinary record.
These are all things that a Service Academy would want. So I would think the most important thing is to have the scholarship, service, leadership and character. It is nice to be inducted into NHS..nice for parents and great for the school to honor students.
So if a candidate is not in NHS, why is that? No NHS at school? More of a popularity contest? Don't worry.
But if it is because they don't have scholarship or service or leadership or character...then that may be an issue.